used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
for the reason that
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
better-knownadjective
more familiar or renowned than the other of two
From this reading From the purely literary point of view the Peoria Speech is superior to the better-known debates of four years later.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading One of its most striking features is the comparatively large number of quotations, both from the Bible and from profane writings.
the two together, not just one
From this reading One of its most striking features is the comparatively large number of quotations, both from the Bible and from profane writings.
the act of burning something
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading One of its most striking features is the comparatively large number of quotations, both from the Bible and from profane writings.
CompromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
debatesnounUS /dəˈbeɪts/
plural of “debate” — a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
From this reading From the purely literary point of view the Peoria Speech is superior to the better-known debates of four years later.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading While it lacks the finish and poise of the two Inaugurals it is far more imaginative than the Debates.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading One of its most striking features is the comparatively large number of quotations, both from the Bible and from profane writings.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading While it lacks the finish and poise of the two Inaugurals it is far more imaginative than the Debates.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading From the purely literary point of view the Peoria Speech is superior to the better-known debates of four years later.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the purely literary point of view the Peoria Speech is superior to the better-known debates of four years later.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading While it lacks the finish and poise of the two Inaugurals it is far more imaginative than the Debates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
Inaugurals
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From this reading While it lacks the finish and poise of the two Inaugurals it is far more imaginative than the Debates.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the purely literary point of view the Peoria Speech is superior to the better-known debates of four years later.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
lacksnounUS /læks/
plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading While it lacks the finish and poise of the two Inaugurals it is far more imaginative than the Debates.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One of its most striking features is the comparatively large number of quotations, both from the Bible and from profane writings.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading From the purely literary point of view the Peoria Speech is superior to the better-known debates of four years later.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While it lacks the finish and poise of the two Inaugurals it is far more imaginative than the Debates.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of its most striking features is the comparatively large number of quotations, both from the Bible and from profane writings.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading One of its most striking features is the comparatively large number of quotations, both from the Bible and from profane writings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of its most striking features is the comparatively large number of quotations, both from the Bible and from profane writings.
PeorianounUS /piˈɔːriə/
a city in central Illinois on the Illinois River
From this reading From the purely literary point of view the Peoria Speech is superior to the better-known debates of four years later.
by chance
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From the purely literary point of view the Peoria Speech is superior to the better-known debates of four years later.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading While it lacks the finish and poise of the two Inaugurals it is far more imaginative than the Debates.
profaneadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/
characterized by profanity or cursing
From this reading One of its most striking features is the comparatively large number of quotations, both from the Bible and from profane writings.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading From the purely literary point of view the Peoria Speech is superior to the better-known debates of four years later.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
quotationsnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading One of its most striking features is the comparatively large number of quotations, both from the Bible and from profane writings.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
repealnounUS /rɪˈpiːl/
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading From the purely literary point of view the Peoria Speech is superior to the better-known debates of four years later.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading One of its most striking features is the comparatively large number of quotations, both from the Bible and from profane writings.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading From the purely literary point of view the Peoria Speech is superior to the better-known debates of four years later.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It might perhaps better be called an appreciation, and because of its sincerity and deep sympathy it may be regarded as a model of its kind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While it lacks the finish and poise of the two Inaugurals it is far more imaginative than the Debates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the purely literary point of view the Peoria Speech is superior to the better-known debates of four years later.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From the purely literary point of view the Peoria Speech is superior to the better-known debates of four years later.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While it lacks the finish and poise of the two Inaugurals it is far more imaginative than the Debates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading One of its most striking features is the comparatively large number of quotations, both from the Bible and from profane writings.
a late time of life
From this reading Two years later Lincoln engaged in his first real debate with Douglas on the burning question of the day, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
